Harlescott Vicarage Food Bank food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Shropshire
Harlescott Vicarage Food Bank holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 April 2021, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Harlescott Vicarage Meadow Farm Drive, Shrewsbury, SY1 4NG
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Harlescott Vicarage Food Bank among the 2,513 places in Shropshire holding top marks, 88% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,513 | 88% | ← Harlescott Vicarage Food Bank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Harlescott Vicarage Food Bank none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Harlescott Vicarage Food Bank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Café M @Shrewsbury Sports Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Flavourz Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Dining @ Sundorne Infant School And Nursery School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Condover College Limited Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2012 |
| Birdie Bays Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Costa Limited T/A Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2023 |
| Bookers Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Cafe 89 @ The Range Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
Questions about Harlescott Vicarage Food Bank
What is Harlescott Vicarage Food Bank's food hygiene rating?
Harlescott Vicarage Food Bank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 14 April 2021.
Is Harlescott Vicarage Food Bank safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harlescott Vicarage Food Bank last inspected?
Harlescott Vicarage Food Bank was last inspected on 14 April 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Harlescott Vicarage Food Bank?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harlescott Vicarage Food Bank compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Harlescott Vicarage Food Bank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Harlescott Vicarage Food Bank and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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